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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.32, 2,850.62 and 860.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.32, 2,850.62 and 860.79 is: 1,290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.32 : 2,850.62 = 860.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.32/2,850.62 = 860.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.32x = 2,850.62 × 860.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.32x = 2,453,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,781.97/1,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.57

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